REGISTERED COUNSELLOR : relationship & connection specialist
SIMONE Michelle Vasques Poppleton
MPhil in Social and Developmental Psychology (Cambridge); BEd Hons (Edu Psychology) (Pretoria);
PGCE (WITS); BA Psychology (WITS)
HPCSA No.: PRC 0031887
Practice No.: 0716049
COFFEE WITH A COUNSELLOR
" I was taken by the power that savouring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community"
~ Howard Schultz
COFFEE, CONVERSATION & CONNECTION
|| WORKSHOPS & PODCAST ||
​
Early on in my practice I realised there was a need for a safe and social space for real people to meet other real people and have real conversations.
I expanded my practice to host heart centred, themed and interactive workshops.
All workshops include bottomless coffee, and encourage community and creativity.
​
I facilitate two styles of workshops:
​
-
Experience Style Workshops which are longer in length and interactive.
-
Lunch Break Style Workshops which are shorter in length and psycho-educational.
My experience and exposure to facilitating people in a private and workshop setting has shown that the following topics are core to an empowered & energised people/ relationships. Each of these topics can be designed to fit the Experience Style Workshops & the Lunch Style Workshops.
​
Space is a powerful communicator of intention. From the moment you walk into my workshop room, my deepest wish is that you will experience an open, and collaborative learning and growing space... with a good cup of coffee in hand.
​
Workshop Topics
-
Self-esteem and Confidence - Promote the resources and strengths within.
-
Self-care – Promote people taking the driver’s seat of their lives. This is an especially important aspect of controlling anxiety, neglect, self-sabotage, burnout and depression.
-
Create a vision and set goals at a vision board party – Creating a positive mission statement that aligns with your vision and mission to give you an elevated sense of purpose and drive.
-
Build resilience – Becoming aware of what you need to be their most constructive, effective and authentic selves.
-
Fear Journalling & Other Journalling Workshops – An opportunity for you to retell a story, and I guide you on how to leverage their fears. Limiting beliefs typically cause procrastination, depression, decline in confidence. A fear journal is an essential tool for identifying what holds you back from courageously pursuing your goals or showing up authentically.
-
Crossing the bridge, breaking down walls – conflict resolution and effective communication by incorporating more compliments than criticism, and by introducing you to the art of active listening.
​
This list offers a teaser of the kinds of successful workshops I have already facilitated. I pride myself on my ability to personalise my workshops to meet your needs. My customisable workshops offer a creative, interesting, engaging and fun addition to your next celebration (bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party etc.), team building event or intimate gathering.
​
​
If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go further, go together.
I am always interested in collaborating with other small businesses and creatives.
Please contact me on info@rootedinlove.co.za for collaboration opportunites and personalised workshops.
​
Follow @RootedinLoveCounselling on Facebook & Instagram for updates on my next Coffee Club.
Listen to Coffee with a Counsellor Podcast on Apple iTunes & Spotify or click the tab in the menu above.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
SOPHIE
I liked that it was relatively informal, but still structured. I also liked the mix of people that attended, each a different age and coming from a different background.
CARLA
I loved how prepared the event was, with the jars for the daily appreciation and the question starters. The whole group was also so lovely and open. It felt like such a safe place for me
GRACE
I really enjoyed Simone’s energy and approach during the workshop. Thank you for sharing your sparkle with us, Simone